Restoring shows unknown error 3194

I am trying to restore version 6.1.3 (from 6.1.3) on my son's ipad 2... He had forgotten the passcode, and I am trying to wipe it. I get this message constantly, and this ipad is not jailbroken or anything...

I can't even wipe it from icloud, because the wifi is not turned on.

So is there no way to figure out what the "unknown error 3194" is, by looking at logs, etc.. from itunes, etc. ?

Error 1004, 1013, 1638, 3014, 3194: These errors may be the result of the connection to gs.apple.com being redirected or blocked. Follow these steps to resolve these errors:

1. Install the latest version of iTunes.

2. Check security software. Ensure that communication to gs.apple.com is allowed. Follow this article for assistance with security software. iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues.

3. Check the hosts file. The restore will fail if there is an active entry to redirect gs.apple.com. Follow iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting to edit the hosts file or revert to a default hosts file. See section "Blocked by configuration: (Mac OS X/Windows) > Rebuild network information".

4. Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.

5. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.

The above is from the 2nd link below.

Update and restore alert messages on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

http://www.buybuyla.com/tech/view/012953a0d412000e.shtml

iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275

iPad: Unable to update or restore

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097

 Cheers, Tom 😉

My problem is the same error 3194. But it with my IPhone. I'm getting so tired of trying t delete and restore my iPhone.

I can't improve on Apple's advice:

http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4451

(Although that doesn't sound like an "unknown" error)

After nth attempt of updating/restoring the ios firmware via iTunes.... I was able to resolve the problem i encountered similar to this (unknown error 3194)
NOTE:
1. You just need to download the correct and updated firmware... That is by selecting the model of your device (e.g. iPhone 5c, etc) and the "latest ios firmware"

Now, this link is very helpful in determining you've downloaded the correct IPSW file.
http://osxdaily.com/2017/05/15/ios-10-3-2-update-ipsw-download/

2. Make sure you select the IPSW file that you have downloaded.

How to Use IPSW Files

Here is a reason. A publisher wants to make a game that runs on iOS x.x.x but all of our devices are on y.y.y because we "upgraded", now we cant test on x.x.x unless we take one of our y.y.y devices and put x.x.x on it, essentially a "downgrade". How is that for a reason, and is there a way to do it?

Yes, then the Apple moderator deleted it because it contained a term that violates policy (starts with a J and ends with an N).

The solution for me was to:

1. goto a different/new/fresh/other computer

2. install iTunes 11.5

3. try again.

Worked for me after 4 hours of frustration.

(if another computer is unavailable, you might try creating a completely new user, and try then, but that is unconfirmed)

Thank you.

How many letters are there in the solution, that is not allowed? 🙂

Thank you for your proposal, but I have tried updating my iPhone on another computer and I had the same result, so I'm getting a bit worried.

The last version of iTunes is 11.1, I believe.

Kind regards.

SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION!!!!

TOOK ME HOURS OF YOUTUBE VIDEOS TO GET NOWHERE, DO THIS!!

I dont want you guys to go through the troubles i did!

Do what that guy said ^^

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1. goto a different/new/fresh/other computer, with no previous itunes on it.

2. install the latest itunes.

3. enter DFU, and restore.

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Hope this helps!

KevDoggg

Thanks so much. Spent hours on this one also. Found your thread about using a new frsh computer with no itunes install and it worked. Maybe Apple can bumb this solution to the top of the list. Alot of people are speanding way too much time trying to solve this problem.

Hi,

I wanted to restore my ipad, but then I cant turn it to DFU mode cos its locked thats why I am rtrying to restore the whole thins. Now when I tried restoring it after hours, it says error 3194. and when I changed the 'host' thing with the xxxxgs.apple.com, still unable to restore the ipad.

Thanks!

I cant turn to DFU mode because my ipad is locked, thats why Im trying to restore it. After hours of restoring it, an error 3194 occured. tried to changed the host thing. but same problem goes.

any help? thanks!

What version of iOS are you trying to change FROM?

So why are you trying to replace 6.1.2 with 6.1.2?